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Table 3 Birth preparedness among the referrals (N = 140)

From: Male involvement in birth preparedness and complication readiness for emergency obstetric referrals in rural Uganda

†Characteristic

Number (Percentage)

Making a birth plan

 

Attended antenatal care at least 4 times

132 (94.0)

Had health education on pregnancy and childbirth complications

36 (25.9)

Made a plan of where to deliver from

93 (65.7)

Saved money in case of pregnancy complications

62 (44.3)

Arranged to have a birth companion or attendant during delivery

30 (21.4)

Ro of husband during antenatal care

 

Accompanied her

60 (42.9)

Took care of domestic chores when she was pregnant

35 (25.0)

Looked after the children at home

58 (41.4)

Role played by husband during labor

 

Provided transport or gave money for transport

65 (43.4)

Accompanied patient to labor unit

96 (68.6)

Stayed home with children

26 (18.6)

Bought baby/s clothes

62 (44.3)

Got some other person to take care of the home during the mother's absence

58 (41.4)

Paying for the costs of transport and hospital care

 

Used saved own money

62 (44.3)

Husband provided the money

36 (25.7)

Other relative provided money

42 (30.0)

  1. Key: (†) Respondents gave multiple responses.